Real flowers, photographed
The art of 3D collage photography from the Hamburg studio — and why the flowers are real, but not on the card.
The first time you hold a Lütteblüten card, you often have to look twice. The petals seem close enough to touch, the small fruits cast real shadows, and the delicate structures of the plants appear to rise out of the card into the room.
Almost instinctively, your finger glides across the surface — and meets smooth, high-quality card stock. How is that possible?
The answer is as simple as it is astonishing: the flowers, leaves and natural materials on these cards are real. They simply don't sit on the card, but in the photograph behind it.
Where are the real flowers?
The most common misconception can be summed up in a single question: „Are those real flowers glued on?“ The honest answer is: yes, the flowers are real. And no, they are not on the card.
The real natural materials are arranged by hand. From this arrangement a three-dimensional collage emerges, which Gabriele Ampt then photographs in her Hamburg studio. The high-quality print of this photographed 3D collage is what the customer ultimately holds in their hands.
Durability
No wilting flowers — the cards last for decades.
Shipping
The card arrives flawless in the envelope.
Detail
Depth and shadow like a small work of art.
Sustainability
No material is left as offcuts on the product.
How a card is made
Behind every motif lies a multi-step, handcrafted process — from the first mood board to the finished print on four-ply card stock:
- Ideation — mood, season, emotion
- Hand-drawn illustrations take shape
- Collecting and sorting natural materials
- Arranging the three-dimensional collage
- Lighting setup — shadows add depth
- The decisive moment: the shutter
- High-quality print of the photographed collage
Frequently asked questions
Are real flowers glued onto the cards?
No. The flowers are in the photograph of the 3D collage — not on the card.
How durable are the cards?
Exceptionally. A high-quality print with no glued-on natural materials.
Are the cards sustainably produced?
The cards contain no glued-on natural materials and are therefore long-lasting — often kept for years rather than thrown away.
Can I sell the cards in my shop?
Yes. Lütteblüten works with retailers — details in the retailer area.
Where are the cards made?
The motifs are created in Gabriele Ampt's studio in Hamburg.